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When I floated this idea to the people around me, the response was encouraging but skeptical. I think most of the colleagues and friends I surround myself with are fairly open minded, so I am not surprised that they were encouraging, and they also demonstrated a skepticism I hadn't quite anticipated. While everyone tended to immediately buy-in to the idea that ritual and spirituality has a place in healing, they were also wondering how it fit within the scope of psychotherapy

I just returned from a long-awaited trip to Scotland. I knew that that the journey was going to be special for me, but I had experiences and feelings I had not anticipated. I knew travelling to Scotland would be more like a spiritual pilgrimage than a vacation and yet somehow I was still shocked by how true and big that felt at certain times. I am moved to share some of what came up for me and how the growth I have done in my own personal therapy as well as what I have learne

When you are looking for a therapist and you have identified that you would like to work with someone who can help with your ADHD, you might find yourself lost in a sea of terminology that seems to indicate competence. Right now, if you are in Ontario, the field of psychotherapy is regulated. That means you need to have been approved to work as a psychotherapist by a regulatory body. I belong to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. But social workers, nurses

Sometimes it can feel like we have been in therapy for years. Maybe you have had thoughts like "shouldn't I be healed by now?" or "Is this even working?". Or maybe you are trying to decided if it makes sense to slow down and space out appointments. Maybe you did stop therapy or slowed down and it feels like you need therapy again. That can come along with other thoughts and feelings. And then there could be the ADHD of it all, which could look like wanting an appointment but

Do you remember that feeling of a snow day when you were a kid? I do. But my feelings were a lot more complicated than what I see depicted on social media. I remember the night before a potential snow day, I was wrought with feelings of anticipation. There was a nervous excitement and a desire to will the snow day into being - to enjoy the fleeting freedom that is offered by the floating flakes turned mountains but there was something more as well. There is a largeness to tho

Since becoming a psychotherapist 4 years ago, I have spoken to many friends and acquaintances about what it means to be in therapy, as well as the benefits and challenges of therapy. One thing I am known for is persuading people to interview more than one clinician before selecting a therapist. My magic number is 3. But this can seem like a lot of time and effort upfront; it might be easier to go with the first person you find. And for those of us with executive functioning i

Hello fellow ADHDers and supporters. Starting in 2026 I will be working to generate some content about ADHD, Autism, and Therapy. I want my blog to focus on things that can be helpful in our lives. I may share personal stories/ anecdotes, resources and tools I feel helpful, and maybe even interviews with other healthcare providers. I am hoping to provide content that helps you feel connected and seen. Each blog will be fairly short but I will also be attempting to meet some S